Interested in exploring the freshest new spots in Dupont Circle? From a Nordic restaurant to a Pilates studio, read on for a list of the newest businesses to land in this Washington neighborhood.
Barrafina Bar & Grill
1714 Connecticut Ave. NW
Barrafina Bar & Grill is a Mediterranean spot that's been going over exceptionally well since opening in May: It currently holds a perfect five-star average out of 18 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Jennifer B., who reviewed Barrafina Bar & Grill on June 6, wrote, "Delicious food and excellent service! Even surprised us with a complimentary dessert to share. Highly recommend."
Hannah R. wrote, "Was browsing Yelp for somewhere to grab a bite to eat and a few drinks and stumbled across Barrafina. We loveeeeeed it. The drinks were tasty and the food seriously delicious."
Barrafina Bar & Grill is open from 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. on Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. on Friday, 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m. on Saturday, and 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m. on Sunday.
Dynamic Pilates And Fitness
1630 19th St. NW
Dynamic Pilates and Fitness offers a range of Pilates-focused classes including private and partner sessions. It's gone over well so far, averaging five stars from five reviews.
Yelper Melissa P., who reviewed Dynamic Pilates and Fitness on May 5, wrote, "I have been working with Ryan for years. He is an excellent Pilates and TRX trainer."
Kathe W. noted, "Ryan is fabulous. He is extremely knowledgeable about all Pilates machines, exercises, mat workouts, and also a fabulous general trainer. I saw improvement within weeks of weekly private lessons."
Dynamic Pilates and Fitness is open from 6 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.–noon on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Mikko
1636 R St. NW
Mikko is a modern European restaurant and market that relies on the "four main tenets of Nordic cuisine," according to the Washingtonian, "fish, grains, dairy, and smoke."
Yelp users are excited about the small location, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews on the site.
Yelper Brent C., who reviewed Mikko on May 5, wrote, "I had the chicken salad wrap which was really delicious. This place also manages to balance expensive and affordable."
Yelper Britney C. wrote, "Mikko is one of a kind in DuPont, such a cute addition to the area! The inside is small and there is limited seating, however I stopped by for the first time on a weekend and I was able to sit and enjoy my baked goods and coffee right inside."
Mikko is open from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
